2016 National Signing Day Roster
Cale Garrett
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kearney, Mo.
- High School:
- Kearney
A tough, grinder who plays the game with great instincts … A three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports and a two-star prospect by Scout.com … No. 13 recruit in the state of Missouri by Rivals … Missouri Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after leading Kearney to a 14-1 record and a Class 4A State Championship … Finished his senior season with 160 tackles (21 TFLs), three sacks and one interception … finished his high school career with 538 tackles, six sacks and seven interceptions … A two-way player during his time at Kearney High School under head coach Greg Jones … He ran the ball 36 times for 238 yards and eight touchdowns and also caught 11 passes for 151 yards and another touchdown on offense … Played at the same high school as Mizzou redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tanner Owen along with former Mizzou standouts LB Brock Christopher, WR Tommy Saunders and LS Beau Brinkley … Parents: Craig Garrett and Lindi Burns … Cited the fact that it has always been his dream to play football at Mizzou as one of the primary reason for his commitment while also saying the success for former Kearney products at Mizzou also factored into his decision … Also cited his relationships with Coach Odom, Coach Hill and Coach Cross … Enjoys working out and eating good food when away from football … Plans to major in international business while at Mizzou … Primary recruiter: Andy Hill … Chose Mizzou over Navy, Bowling Green, Northern Iowa and Western Illinois.
